Amazing For What I Paid —
ive had some problems most were dealer service department incompetancies....otherwise always fun throwing the top down, even on colder days its still nice just wear a jacket and crank the heat...handling is amazing ive never once lost it, and i do drive it pretty hard....ride comfort could use some work, its not the roughest or the comfiest i feel they really shouldve picked a direction on this, either harsh and raw or kinda luxurious....thats just me overall though i must say this car is like my baby...i love it

Nice Little Fun Car —
Very well balanced, totally deserving of its cult status. Do not expect supercar performance, or a comfortable ride. This is quite a raw vehicle, noisy and firm. Driving long distance interstate would be uncomfortable.

How Giving An Opinion Can Change What You Consider A Great Sports Car. —

Car reviewed: MX-5 GT AT.
Drove this car with "Manumatic" to review it for my 66-year young mother.
Being an ex-road racer and die-hard Porsche man, I was really skeptical. WOW!!! This little car delivers crisp/precise handling. The chassis/suspension gives ample communication. The engine's power band is wide, but keep it there, 4k+, if you want to go "fast" and yes, this car is plenty fast for public roads. The MX-5 Miata is more about "Dynamics" and less, a lot less, about drag/ego/idiot street racing. The brakes are fade free with excellent modulation. DSC really works and will keep most out of trouble on the street.
The automatic transmission "Manumatic" was the biggest surprise, offering complete control of the power band with solid, lightning quick up/down shifting; a very nice unit, given the pricing point. The steering wheel mounted “shifting paddles” are perfectly placed, better than some F1 units, IMHO. Interior noise is low, considering it’s an ultra light street convertible. At 6' 180lb's, I fit just fine, though this area is really shape dependent. Gauges and interior controls are well place (move door lock switches next the center mounted window switches). Manual top works great, real smart design. Great fuel mileage!! In short, a well rounded, solid sports car and a great value. That’s why “I” bought one.

Owner for 1 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:3,000

Pros:
Looks/Handles/Accelerates like a real "sports" car. Although shunned by most, the door mounted bottle holders are perfect. Soft top.

Cons:
Door mounted lock switches should be moved near center window switches.

I'll Never Love Another Car Like My Miata —
I grab every chance I get to drive the small country & mountain lanes with my top down. Even in nippy weather, if the sun's out I'll just crank up the heat and put that top down.
One of the things I like best is that the ragtop is NOT automatic. I can put it up or down in a matter of 1 or 2 seconds and can do it even going along at 30 mph.
I like some more expensive convertibles better than the Miata, but having to come to a dead stop, put the brake on and wait 12 seconds while the motorized crank raises or lowers the top is a deal-breaker for me.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros:
A Miata is the most fun per pound you can buy in America!

Cons:
It's a California car, that's for sure. Don't expect it to enjoy driving in the snow

Great Little Modern Day Miata / Mx-5 —
We traded our Jeep Cherokee for this car, and had a blast during our ownership, really didnt cost much for upkeep, how ever it was only 6 months old when we purchased it.
It was the first year of the redesign for the MX-5 and they definitly did a great job.
Mazda has always been on point with the MX-5 and I'm sure the following gen. cars will continue to carry on the car and driver as one, passion.
I personally liked the first gen miatas better but thats just my personal preference.
Overall one of the best sportscars hands down.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros:
Great Car, Great trow back looks, Great handling, Great gas mileage, Cheap maintenance,Fun car to drive.

Cons:
Convertible top showed excesive wear in the first year of ownership, covered under warranty and I think ended up being a recall later.

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